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The holiday season is often called the season of giving. We remind our children that it is important to give to others less fortunate than us around Thanksgiving and Christmas because not everyone gets presents or has warm clothes to wear in the cold months. Parents can carry on the season of giving and make it a year-round occasion that kids will look forward to.

Eating healthy is essential for kids’ growth and physical development. The right nutrients help to gain more energy, improve mental performance, and boost the immune system. Just saying “avoid junk food” is not enough to convince kids to make healthy choices. These tips for healthy eating will get you and your child on the right path.

On the third Thursday of every November, smokers around the nation come together to take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout. This event challenges smokers to quit using tobacco products and provides them with resources to stay away. Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the world, which is why the Great American Smokeout remains an important event.

What do you think of when you hear the word Halloween? Eating an endless amount of treats, playing scary pranks, or carving giant pumpkins may pop into your mind. October 31 brings a day full of costumes and trick-or-treating. But why do we celebrate Halloween? This spooky holiday dates far back and has changed quite a bit over the years.

We’re currently accepting donations to our Candy Drive and asking students to drop off candy at school. Candy contributions will be distributed at Harvest Fest on October 27. The three classes collecting the most candy will win a special prize!

Due to preparation for the evening’s Harvest Fest, after-school care will not be available on Friday, October 27. Parents, please pick your child up at the dismissal of school, 3 p.m. for grades K-6 and 3:15 p.m. for grades 7-8. Thank you for your cooperation.

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join Lakeside’s Robotics Club. Beginning October 25, the club will meet every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Seating is limited. A $25 membership fee includes a team T-shirt.

The second Monday in October is a U.S. holiday celebrating the discovery of the New World. Discoverer’s Day, also known as Columbus Day, acknowledges Christopher Columbus’ finding of America, as well as the other important early explorers that came after him. Additional notable voyagers include Lewis and Clark, James Cook, Henry Hudson, and Amerigo Vespucci.

If you donate to La Paloma Academy by April 16, 2018, you can subtract your donation from what you owe the state on your 2017 tax return. Individuals can donate up to $200, joint filers can donate up to $400. It’s a win-win!

The generosity of Lakeside parents and students have had a positive impact on those affected by recent natural disasters. We’d like to express our gratitude to everyone who made it possible for us to donate over 1,500 items to people in need.